The proliferation of imported goods from China It has affected the economy of artisans, especially those who offer their products related to the National Holidayswhich is why they invite citizens and tourists to purchase their merchandise made by Mexican hands.
With the arrival of September, the sale of patriotic items began with more than 200 traditional carts installed in different points of the Historic Center of Mexico CityHowever, they shared that they are affected by imported products and hope that in these days their sales increase.
“They are artisanal and national products, there are stalls that use Chinese materials and you can see them too much, but not us, we use national material and everything is handmade because it is made by Mexican hands,” said the merchant. Laura Garciain an interview with 24 HOURS.
He shared that together with his family, he has had a stand selling patriotic items for 20 years where the products They are made by Oaxacan, Mazahua hands y poblanas.
However, he acknowledged that in recent years the sale of Chinese products has affected them quite a bit, since the use of commodity of lower quality allows them to be offered at up to half the price.
“In recent years we have been hit by the tower because let’s suppose that I give a diadem to 120 pesos “Maybe you can get it from the Chinese for 60, but the material is very different and the quality of the product is not the same,” said the merchant.
In this sense, he called on all people who come to the first square of the capital to acquire the national product, in addition to valuing and taking advantage of the artisanal work that they perform.
The carts of the Historic Center Along with flags, they offer a wide variety of traditional products. For example, Mrs. García highlighted that their star product is handmade headbands, as well as decorative items for the home, school and office.
The production of your merchandise takes place four months before the festivities, while the selection of what is going to be put on sale is done a month in advance to have everything ready so that with the arrival of September the long-awaited pilgrimage can begin.
After years of pandemic and economic recovery, merchants are confident that this year they will have stronger sales, as they said that the health emergency has affected them keen a lot with the drop in saleswhich is why they hope that tourism in this area of the capital will increase in the coming days.
It will be random
Breathalyzer installed for Independence Day
In view of the celebrations, the Secretariat of Citizen Security (SSC) launched yesterday the program “Drive without alcohol” in the 16 municipalities.
It will be implemented until September 16 at 15 randomly selected mobile points, with the support of 19 uniformed officers for greater coverage, the agency detailed. SSC.
On the day it will be applied at entrances and exits to the capital to verify that drivers do not drive under the influence effects of alcohol, Visits to restaurants and bars will be made to promote responsible consumption and tests will be applied.
At night there will be a greater number of checkpoints, with special attention to primary roads. Rodrigo Cerezo
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2024-09-15 02:56:28